Use the product requirements catalogue (PRC) to see what ECMWF data are available, calculate costs and arrange a licence 

Access the Product Requirements Catalogue

Access the Product Requirements Catalogue is via the following link: https://apps.ecmwf.int/shopping-cart/ 

You can freely browse and review parameters and datasets, but in order to retrieve a quote you must be logged into the ECMWF website and click 'save for later' to see how much your requirements will cost. 

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What is the Product Requirements Catalogue?

The Product Requirements Catalogue (PRC) is a web interface which allows users to

  • review and cost configurations of Products from the ECMWF real-time catalogue
  • submit their final configuration to a Licensor 
  • request a licence to access the ECMWF MARS Archive (commercial access)
  • request a licence to access ecCharts and Static Web Products



1) Access the Product Requirements Catalogue, under Real-time Data, select Configure and add required products to your basket.

2) To evaluate the cost, you must be logged in and click 'save for later'. This will save your working draft, and you can have multiple drafts. 

The ECMWF Handling Charges are shown in the cost estimation. If you have selected a Licensor who will deliver the data themselves, the Handling Charges may be different. 

Additional fees associated with the set-up of a new licence are not shown as they vary according to the Licensor.  

3) When you have your final configuration, click 'complete order' and download the PDF of your order. 

4) Please submit this PDF to a Licensor of your choice.

5) Please indicate if you wish to receive small business discount. Please see the page on pricing on the ECMWF website for more information.


1) Access the Product Requirements Catalogue and choose the 'MARS Archive Licence' from the left-hand menu (you must be logged into the ECMWF website).

ECMWF charges a flat-rate fee of 3000 EUR per year for access to the MARS Archive. If you receive small business discount, you will pay 1,500 EUR per year. (warning) Other Licensors may apply different fees.  Contact your Member State for more information. 

2) Review the terms and conditions of access shown on the page.

3) When you have your final configuration, click 'complete order' and select a 'Licensor'.

4) Your Licensor will contact you via e-mail or Jira to provide you with your access username and password. 

ECMWF is not able to offer trial access to the MARS Archive.  For more information on possible research access, please contact ECMWF.



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